Are you wondering how to make a ginger drink with ginger powder? Check out these seven coolest drink recipes you can make at home, ranging from easy to complex.
Ginger powder is easy to store and saves a lot of time from making a healthy drink out of fresh ginger. While most people stick with classic ginger lemonade or a mocktail drink, it’s time to game up your bartending skills with these seven unique beverage recipes.
1. Easy Thirst-Quenching Ginger Mocktail
Let’s get this classic ginger drink recipe on top of the list. This easy drink is the best therapy for your palate to beat the scorching heat and keep you hydrated throughout the day.
Ingredients:
- Five tablespoons of lemon juice
- Three tablespoons of ginger powder
- Two small slices of fresh ginger
- Ice cubes
- One cup of water
- One teaspoon of salt
- Half a cup of sugar (maple syrup or honey also does the trick)
- One can of your favorite soda
- Three lemon wedges
Equipment:
- A shaker
- A glass
- A spoon
Method:
Step 1: Mix The Ingredients With A Shaker
Mix all the ingredients into a shaker and shake well for one minute. Leave the fresh ginger slices and lemon wedges out to garnish later.
Step 2: Prepare The Drink To Serve
Pour the mixture into a glass and let it set at the base. Add the ice cubes, pour soda on top of the ice, and gently stir. Garnish with ginger slices and lemon wedges.
2. Cooling Ginger Lemongrass Iced Drink
Prepare this fragrant, caffeine-free tisane to make a tasty, citrus-forward tropical drink for the summer day. Check out our explainer on the benefits of ginger tea.
Ingredients:
- One quart of water
- A three-quarter cup of rock sugar
- A quarter tablespoon of salt
- One-eighth of a cup of lemongrass
- Six teaspoons of powdered ginger
- One lime
- One lemon slice
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Ice cubes
Equipment:
- A pot or a saucepan
- A knife
- A strainer
- A glass
- A spoon
Method:
Step 1: Make The Syrup And Prep Lemongrass
Prepare the syrup by boiling one quart of water and the rock sugar. Rinse the lemongrass, peel off the skin, mash it with a knife or a pestle, and finely cut it into pieces (preferably two centimeters each).
Step 2: Prepare The Drink
Add the powdered ginger, smashed lemongrass, and salt into the boiling liquid and keep it going for five more minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 30 minutes. Then, strain the liquid and let it cool. Squeeze the lime juice into the mixture and gently stir.
Step 3: Decorate & Serve
Add ice cubes into a glass, pour the liquid on top of the ice, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, and enjoy. The drink can be stored in the fridge for later use as well.
3. Savory Mango Ginger Drink
Benefit from the floral and tropical profile of ripe mango to enhance the taste of powdered ginger. Ripe mango makes a stellar puree base and delights your palate with something citrusy and peachy to chew.
Ingredients:
- One ripe mango
- Two teaspoons of powdered ginger
- One teaspoon of sugar or honey
- Half a quart of hot water
Equipment:
- A blender
- A glass
- A spoon
- A kitchen knife
Method:
Step 1: Prep Ingredients
Peel off mango skin and cut it into small slices.
Step 2: Prepare The Drink & Serve
Put the mango slices into a blender and blend until it resembles a puree. Add sugar into the blender and mix well.
Put powdered ginger into a glass of hot water and mix it all up. Pour the mango puree into the ginger liquid, add more sweetener if you like, add ice and stir well to enjoy.
4. Warm Ginger Milk
Soothing, warm, and easy on the palate, this drink recipe unlocks the invigorating flavor of ginger and soothes an aching throat. You can use dairy or plant-based milk. As the fat content in dairy milk is higher, make sure you opt for rich plant milk for the desired creaminess.
Ingredients:
- Three teaspoons of powdered ginger
- One tea bag of choice
- One teaspoon of honey or your favorite sweetener
- Four ounces of dairy milk
- Half a quart of water
Equipment:
- A kitchen knife
- A pot
- A strainer
- A glass
- A spoon
Method:
Step 1: Steep The Ingredients
Bring the water to a boil and add the powdered ginger; mix well until dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the tea bag to steep for five minutes.
Step 2: Prepare The Drink And Serve It Warm
Strain the brewed liquid and pour it into a glass. Add milk and honey and gently stir until combined.
5. Soothing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
A classic lemon ginger drink fits the bill for a summer day, but sometimes your heart desires something more unique with a complex flavor. That’s when this refreshing and energizing tonic comes into play.
Ingredients:
- Half a quart of water
- One teaspoon of freshly grated turmeric root
- One teaspoon of freshly grated ginger root
- Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- Half a teaspoon of honey or your favorite sweetener
- A slice of lemon to garnish (optional)
Equipment:
- A pot
- A strainer
- A glass
- A spoon
Instructions:
Step 1: Steep The Ingredients
Add water into the pot and bring to medium heat. Add grated turmeric root, powdered ginger, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup to the liquid.
Step 2: Prepare The Drink & Serve
Mix well until dissolved, and let it simmer for ten minutes. Turn off the heat, strain the liquid, add ice, garnish with a lemon slice, and serve.
6. Indian-Inspired Iced Panakam Ginger Drink
On the lesser-known side, the Panakam ginger drink is made with jaggery and ginger powder, while the herbal warmth of cardamom lingers to satiate your taste buds. This Indian-inspired drink has a thick texture that will give your palate a slightly spicy kick.
Ingredients:
- One-third of a cup of grated jaggery
- One tablespoon of powdered ginger
- Three cardamom pods
- A pinch of salt
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Two cups of water
Equipment:
- A mortar and pestle
- A glass
- A spoon
Method:
Step 1: Prep The Cardamom Pods
Crush the cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle.
Step 2: Mix All Ingredients And Serve
Add crushed cardamom, powdered ginger, grated jaggery, and salt to the water. Mix well until dissolved. Strain the liquid and serve with ice or at room temperature.
7. Homemade Ginger Beer
Are you looking for a fiery kick to brighten up a special occasion? Try out this unique powdered ginger recipe that pairs perfectly with some grilled treats. Homemade ginger beer takes about two days to complete, but the taste is worth the effort.
Ingredients:
- One cup of white sugar
- Eight cups of water
- Two teaspoons of powdered ginger
- One-third of a cup of grated fresh ginger
- A quarter teaspoon of tartaric acid
- Half a teaspoon of cream of tartar
- Half a teaspoon of lemon juice
- Two ripe pineapples
- Ice cubes
Equipment:
- A saucepan
- A spoon
- A glass
- A 2-quart plastic bottle
- A strainer
Method:
Step 1: Heat The Mixture
Add sugar into the saucepan, fill with water, bring to medium heat and keep stirring until dissolved. Avoid boiling.
Lower the heat, add powdered ginger, tartaric acid, and cream of tartar into the liquid, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir gently once in a while. Turn off the heat once the mixture turns golden, and let it cool.
Step 2: Prepare For Storing
Transfer the mixture to the plastic bottle. Prep the pineapple and dice it. Put diced pineapple into the bottle, cover it with a lid, and store it in the fridge for two days.
Step 3: Check & Serve
Open the lid every twelve hours to allow the gas to escape. On the last day, strain the beer into a glass using. Add a squeeze of lemon and ice, and enjoy.
